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Unilorin-NLNG Research Centre for commissioning soon By Olusegun Mokuolu ll is now set for the commissioning of the $2 million Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG)-funded Engineering Research Centre at the University of Ilorin. The project, one of the six built for select universities across the six geopolitical zones in the country by the company, will likely be commissioned in July this year. NLNG's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Babs Omotowa, dropped this hint last Friday (May 20, 2016) during a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), and members of his management team. The meeting was convered to appraise the project's state of readiness. M r. O m o t o w a , w h o w a s represented by the company's General Manager, External Relations, Dr. Kudo Eresia-Eke, explained that the project at the University of Ilorin would be the fourth to be commissioned by the NLNG, having earlier commissioned those at the University of Ibadan, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Port Harcourt. Dr. Eresia-Eke, who had earlier visited the project site with his colleagues from the NLNG, said that the company was “particularly impressed with the quality of the building”. (Contd. on page 3)

The Vice-Chancellor (left) exchanging views with the representative of the NLNG Managing Director, Dr. Eresia-Eke (right), last Friday

Unilorin Students are better by far --- ITF

This Week Unilorin ASUU expresses solidarity with Raheem-led exco p.5 Salako counsels medical students on job searching skills p.5 Mahmoud in London for Webbased surgical training p.6 Bakare-Odunola is new SAN President, Adeleke voted Regional Coordinator p.6 Unilorin Radio volunteer organises training workshop for Mass Comm students p.7 Unilorin Weekly Financial Digest p.8 Town & Gown: Yet another giant leap! p.12

By Mubarak Oladosu he Ilorin Area Manager of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Ajibola Ladokun, has described students of the University of Ilorin as “truly better by far” because they have distinguished themselves as youths who have the right character and attitude to learning and skill acquisition. Mr. Ladokun made this observation last Tuesday (May 17, 2016), while speaking at the Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) orientation programme for the University of Ilorin students. (Contd. on page 4)

PZ Cussons extols quality of Unilorin graduates

By Olusegun Mokuolu he Head of Recruitment at PZ Cussons, Mr. Gbenga Olufeyisan, has extolled the quality of the graduates churned out by the University of Ilorin, saying that those of them working in the company are doing very well. Mr. Olufeyisan, who stated this last Tuesday (May 15, 2016) during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

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AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), in his office, noted, “We have alumni of this great institution in the company who are doing you proud”. The Company Executive c o m m e n d e d t h e Vi c e Chancellor for the solid academic training the University is giving its students. ( Contd. on page 4)

Prof. Ambali (left) welcoming the PZ team leader, Mr Olufeyisan (right), to his office last Tuesday

Dr. L. A. Azeez (Chairman), Dr. S. B. Olajide, Dr. M. A. Adedimeji, Dr. (Mrs.) F. R. Aliyu -Ibrahim, Dr. (Mrs.) R. A. Adimula, K. I. Akogun (Secretary)

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Some members of the Unilorin Performing Arts Alumni 1985 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1989 set with the Vice-Chancellor and some Principal Officers of the University after the unveiling of a bust erected in memory of late Prof. Sofola

The Ilorin Area Manager of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mr. Ajibola Ladokun, speaking at the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) orientation programme for University of Ilorin students last Tuesday

A cross section of Unilorin students at the Students Industrial Works Experience Scheme (SIWES) orientation programme organised for them by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) last Tuesday

L-R: The former Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof. H. O. B. Oloyede; the ViceChancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Prof. Musbau Akanji; and Prof. M. T. Yakubu of the Department of Biochemistry during the conferment of the Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science award on Prof. Akanji in Abuja recently

L-R: The bride, Miss Kafayat Yusuf; the groom, Saheed Abiodun; the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Tanke, Alhaji Is-haq Jubril; the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede; and the Chairman of the occasion, Dr. A. Karim, at the wedding of Prof. Noah Yusuf's daughter, Kafayat, in Ilorin penultimate Saturday

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Ambali thanks NLNG for Engineering Research Centre project He said, “I appreciate your high level of commitment and quality of the work done. The building stands out and that makes us proud”. The NLNG chief explained that the selection of the University of Ilorin for the project was borne out of its antecedents as a top-ranking tertiary institution by the Nigeria University Commission (NUC) and other global ranking agencies' standard. He noted that this is a testament to the way the University is being run. “The process of selecting the University of Ilorin among the six universities representing each geopolitical zone of the country was objective and without any controversy”, he added. Dr. Eresia-Eke said that the University of Ilorin is always on the lips of the management team of the NLNG for several good reasons, assuring that the interaction between the two organisations would continue to blossom. He stated further that each time the NLNG team visits the institution, they always have the feeling that they are in a true university, pointing out, “Your students are well-cultured; you must be really doing something that is different, that is unique and no wonder you are better by far”. In his remarks, the ViceChancellor, Prof. Ambali, thanked

the NLNG Managing Director for his objective comment, stressing that the University of Ilorin has come a long way when it comes to academic excellence. Prof. Ambali added that the University is happy to have been able to translate the generosity of the NLNG to a tangible project that would aid Engineering education in the University. The Vice-Chancellor noted that the project is for the North Central zone of the country in particular and the entire country in general, stressing, “What you have given to us, you have given to Nigeria”. Prof. Ambali further explained that the University of Ilorin is the most subscribed University in Nigeria, with the admission quota shared among the 36 states, stressing that any investment in the institution is an investment in the Nigerian youth. According to the ViceChancellor, the NLNG company is investing in itself by investing in the Nigerian universities, since the graduates would, in turn, become part of the workforce of the Company. Prof. Ambali said that the University of Ilorin is opened to more partnership, particularly in the area of Research and Development, assuring the Company that researchers in the institution are ready to partner with

them. Prof. Ambali disclosed that the creation of the Laboratory to Product Centre (LABTOP) by the University is to encourage researchers to do applied research that would have impact on the society, revealing that the University now has the patent of a product that is effective in the cleaning of oil spillage. With the Vice-Chancellor at the meeting were the Deputy ViceChancellor (RTI), Prof. Gabriel Olatunji; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services), Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy Registrar (Academic Support Services), Mrs. R. A. Okojie, who represented the Registrar; the Deputy Bursar, the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; Mr. O. Ogunbiyi, who represented the Bursar; the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Prof. Y. A. Jimoh; the Director of Academic Planning, Prof. O. A. Omotesho; and the Director, LABTOP, Prof. S. A. Abdulkareem. Others included, the Director, Physical Planning Unit, Engr. A. Adesiyun; the Director of Works, Engr. M. Sanni; the Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti; Mr. K. K. Babamale; Miss Funke Hudson; and the Protocol Officer to the ViceChancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

RCE holds 1st colloquium at Unilorin

he Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) will hold its First Colloquium at the University of Ilorin this Wednesday (May 25, 2016). A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin disclosed that the Colloquium, themed “Sustaining our Roads: The need for Open Spaces”, will be held at the Auditorium Basement by 10.00a.m.

The statement added that the Lead Speaker will be Prof. R. A. Olawepo of the Department of Geography, University of Ilorin, while the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, will be the Chief Host. Prof. A. B. Olayemi, the Focal Person of RCE, Ilorin, is the Host. RCE is a global initiative of the United Nations whose activities are coordinated by the United Nations

University Institute of Advanced Sustainability Studies, Tokyo, Japan. The Regional networks of RCE address local sustainable developmental challenges relevant to the region in which they are located. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

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ITF organises SIWES orientation for Unilorin students (Contd. from front page) Pointing out that the ITF has never had any issue with students of the University, the Area Manager disclosed that having travelled round the country, during which he interacted with several students undergoing their industrial work experience, he could conclude that Unilorin students do not only pass through the University, the institution also passes through them. Mr. Ladokun disclosed that the Federal Government, which f u n d s t h e I T F, n o w p a y s allowances to the students directly in order that the students may gain employable skills for which the ITF designed SIWES. The Manager said, “If we sincerely want to grow the economy, we must grow the people. The only way to make this work is for all the stakeholders to faithfully come together for the sake of patriotism and make human capital development a realizable goal. The implication is this, skills acquisition must go beyond a theoretical knowledge that is

imparted under classroom situation. It must take into cognizance all its practical aspects towards solving shortage of skills that is plaguing the country.” He also noted that skills acquisition, industriousness, creativity, effective performance and productivity are important factors that can greatly propel the nation towards development and growth. Mr. Ladokun advised the students to wisely key into this scheme with all the seriousness it deserves so that they can join the league of great leaders of tomorrow, adding that the emphasis of higher education today has shifted from generating suitable employees in higher institutions to training and graduating students who will become employers of labour. In his own speech at the event, the Director of the SIWES, University of Ilorin, Prof. Kolade Joseph, described the scheme as a mandatory skill acquisition programme designed for students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria to bridge the gap between theory and practice of Engineering and Technology, Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine, Management and other

professional education programmes. Prof. Joseph, who was represented by the Secretary of the Unit, Mrs. J. Popoola, formally welcomed students of Architecture in the Faculty of Environmental Management and those of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, who have recently joined the ranks of students who are eligible to participate in the SIWES scheme. Prof. Joseph appealed to the University management to increase the funding of the Unit. In his goodwill message on the occasion, Prof. Oyedeji of the Department of Business Education congratulated the participating students for the rare opportunity, which, he noted, is not enjoyed by all students in the University. Dr. (Mrs.) F. E. Williams of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, in her own goodwill message, urged the students to choose places which are relevant to their courses for industrial training and charged the students to aggressively pursue knowledge.

‘We place high premium on discipline, academic excellence’ (Contd. from front page) Mr. Olufeyisan disclosed that the representatives of the company were at the University of Ilorin to seek young talents that would add value to the company upon their graduation and the completion of their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. He said that the company used to look abroad in the past to seek talents but has now decided to look inwards by seeking talented undergraduates from Nigerian institutions with a view to monitoring and supporting them until they are ready to join the company's workforce. “This is what the company used to do in the past and we are reenacting that”, Mr. Olufeyisan said, adding that “the University of Ilorin is the 7th institution being visited and we are rest assured that we will get the best of talents here. They may not be

ready yet but we will nurture them”. He said that the company, which has been in Nigeria for over 100 years, sees it as a way of giving back to the society. In his response, the ViceChancellor, Prof. Ambali, stressed that the University of Ilorin places a high premium on discipline and academic excellence, assuring the company representatives that Unilorin graduates are ready for the work environment. Prof. Ambali stated that the students of the better by far institution enjoy consistent and stable academic training, saying, “Let me assure you that anyone you are getting from here is the best”. T h e Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r commended the company for its recruitment style, noting also that it used to be that way in the past. He said that this is one of the best ways to

recruit genuine employees. Other officials of the PZ Cussons that visited the ViceChancellor included Miss Halima Akintolu, Mr. Okoye Ukadinma and Miss Gloria Irikefe. The Vice-Chancellor was joined at the courtesy visit by the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Academic), Prof. N. Y. S. Ijaiya; the D e p u t y Vi c e - C h a n c e l l o r (Management Services) Prof. Adedayo Abdulkareem; the Deputy Registrar (Academic Support Services), Mrs. R. A. Okojie, who represented the Registrar; the University Librarian, Dr. Joseph Omoniyi; the Principal Assistant Registrars in the Vice-Chancellor's Office, Mr. A. Sayuti, Mr. K. K. Babamale, and Miss Funke Hudson; as well as the Protocol Officer to the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. S. O. Agboola.

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Unilorin ASUU expresses solidarity with Raheem-led exco By Fatima Abubakre and Oyindamola Ajayi

embers of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Chapter, have reaffirmed their support for and solidarity with the Dr. Usman Raheem-led Executive Council of the Union. Rising from a Congress of the Union at the Auditorium Basement last Monday (May 16, 2016), the University dons, who trekked from the University Auditorium to the Union's Secretariat, chanted various solidarity songs and slogans in support of Dr. Raheem, who they carried shoulder-high through the half a kilometre trek. Addressing the Union members at the ASUU Secretariat, Dr. Raheem said, “We want to sound it as a final note of warning that the Congress of ASUU of this University has resolved that nothing shall tamper with our integrity or the

The ASUU members in hearty celebration of their Chairman, Dr. Raheem stability we have established over to disrupt the peace of this time and anybody, whosoever, under University, trying to invade us, shall whichever guise, threatens this or be resisted. And by extension, the attempts to do so, shall be resisted NEC of ASUU is hereby warned to steer clear of the affairs, which is with all effort and might. “And the Congress has said internal to ASUU University of Ilorin this clearly today that anybody, and that as far as we are concerned, whoever, born of whoever, attempts our internal arrangement subsists.”

Salako counsels medical students on job searching skills By Isaac Lewu he Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Prof. B.L. Salako, has enjoined the graduating medical students and young medical practitioners to learn both hard and soft skills that will enable them stand out in the face of the economic challenges facing the country. Prof. Salako gave the advice penultimate Wednesday (May 11, 2016) while delivering a lecture at the Academic Seminar organised by the 2016 Graduating Medical Class of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin. In the lecture, entitled “Making a Comfortable Living with Medical Profession in the Face of Economic Meltdown: A Time to Avoid Auto-Destruct Syndrome”, Prof. Salako explained that economic meltdown is a “sudden downturn in the state of a nation's economy, where many people are unemployed or underemployed, companies going out of businesses,

wages and workers benefits dropping or its real value reducing”. He defined comfortable living as a condition “free of pains, vexation, tension or stress, a situation of pleasant feelings of ease, enjoyment, relaxing, contentment or having security, etc”. The erudite Professor counseled the graduating medical students to imbibe the five D's of prosperity, which, according to him, are: Desire, Decision, Determination, Discipline and Derivation. He told his audience, “The amount of money you are able to attract in your life will be in direct ratio to the intensity of your desire”. Prof. Salako said, “Making a resolute decision to prosper and seriously working towards it will be helpful. Again, convincing yourself of the need to prosper and being determined to prosper is essential. You also need to be disciplined by staying on track, being focused and being frugal. Deriving stupendous

prosperity will come from following the first 4 Ds”. Earlier in his welcome address, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab B.R. Johnson, who was represented by the former Provost of the College and Chairman of the occasion, Prof. A.B Omotoso, recalled that it has been the tradition of the University of Ilorin graduating medical students to organise academic seminar for students on the path to follow after graduation since 1976 – 1977 when the College of Health Sciences came into being. In his own remarks, Prof. E. Ernest, a lecturer in the College, said that “life” simply means “Learning Is For Ever”. Prof. Ernest shared his personal experiences during his school days, noting that there are five levels in the life of every human being. “These”, according to him, “are struggling, surviving, stability, success and significant levels”.

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Mahmoud in London for Web-based surgical training

he former Head of the D e p a r t m e n t o f Ophthalmology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. Abdulraheem Mahmoud, last Friday (May 20, 2016) joined other surgical training experts around the world at the Moorfields Eye Hospital, London for a meeting of international ophthalmic surgical experts. A letter of invitation signed by Ian Murdoch, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, on behalf of the organisers, stated that the immediate past Unilorin Researcher of the Year (2012) was invited in his capacity “as

a surgical training expert with particular expertise in West Africa”. The letter, a copy of which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, hinted that the purpose of the meeting is to develop web-based training materials for ophthalmic subspecialty training in the West African sub-region. Also invited is Dr. (Mrs.) Dupe Popoola, a Senior Lecturer in the same Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ilorin.. Prof. Mahmoud currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Management of the Unilorin Press. The web-based training

materials that will be developed during the meeting will provide the framework for self-directed surgical training in a standardised, reproducible and easily monitored fashion such that high standards of ophthalmic surgical competencies would be assured among ophthalmic surgeons in West Africa at the end of their Fellowship training. The additional benefits particularly as it relates to Unilorin from this externally funded trip include the acquisition of the expertise to further boost the training of medical students through ICT.

Bakare-Odunola is new SAN President, Adeleke voted Regional Coordinator By Hamidu Mallum he Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical and M e d i c i n a l C h e m i s t r y, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Prof. (Mrs.) Mojisola Taibat Bakare-Odunola, has been elected the National President of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN). The election was one of the highlights of the 50th Annual National Conference of the Association held at the University of Abuja between April 24 and 28, 2016. At the end of the conference, which also commemorated the Golden Jubilee of the Association, three other University of Ilorin dons were elected into various positions in the Association. They are: Prof. B. L. Adeleke of the Department of Statistics, Regional Co-ordinator; Dr. K. Rauf of the Department of

Mathematics, First National Assistant Secretary; and Dr. F. O. Nwosu of the D e p a r t m e n t o f C h e m i s t r y, Representative of Section. Also, during the opening ceremony of the conference, Prof. Adeleke and Prof. (Mrs) Bakare Odunola were decorated and admitted as Fellows of SAN in recognition of their contributions to the development of Science in Nigeria. At the Council meeting, three zonal secretariats were approved to enhance the co-ordination of series of SAN activities. These are: the University of Ilorin (Northern zone), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Eastern zone) and the University of Ibadan (Western zone). Delegates at the Conference expressed appreciation to the ViceChancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON) for

the unprecedented support the University management gave the th Association during the 49 Annual Conference, which was held at the University last year. The immediate past National President of the Association, Prof. A. Owa, pointed out that its 49th annual Conference of SAN hosted by Unilorin last year, had raised the stakes to a level that would be difficult to match. Among the dignitaries that th attended the 50 Annual Conference in Abuja were the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Michael Umale Adikwu; other Principal Officers of the University, past Presidents of the Association, Directors of Research Institutes, members of the National Assembly and top government functionaries.

Unilorin Law students launch journal

he Law Students' Society of the University of Ilorin will this Thursday (May 26, st 2016) launch the 21 edition of its annual Law Journal, 'The Jurist' at the Main auditorium. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that the journal launch, which is in honour of the first female Chief

Judge of Kwara State, Hon. Justice Raliat Elelu-Habeeb, will commence at 10.00a.m. The statement added that a Keynote address, titled “AntiCorruption Drive: The Role of the Judiciary”, will be delivered by Dr. J. O. Olatoke (SAN) of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin. The Chairman of the occasion

is Hon. Justice O. Adekeye (rtd.) while the Chief Host is the ViceChancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON). Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

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Registrar's Office Safety of the University Property

ecurity of University property in recent time has been greatly threatened by acts of negligence or omission of some staff who have responsibility to oversee or protect them. Administration views the above acts with seriousness and concern given the real and imagined damage which they can precipitate. Therefore, in order to reduce to the barest minimum, incidents of theft of University's property, Administration has directed that the following arrangements/measures be strictly adhered to: (i) at the close of work every day, officers who have

responsibility for opening and closing of offices, should ensure that all windows and doors are firmly locked and any d a m a g e d / s p o i l t k e y, window or door should be promptly reported for a necessary and urgent repair work or replacement; (ii) external security light should be put on at the close of work and any dead bulb should be replaced; (iii) grasses around offices and buildings should be cut regularly; (iv) any object which can aid an intruder/criminal into an office must

be removed; (v) keys to offices must not be kept under door mats or other vulnerable places; (vi) any lost key must be replaced at once; and (vii) all members of staff should be security conscious at all times. A l l Faculties/Department/Centres/Units are required to comply strictly with the provisions of this circular. Signed E. D. Obafemi Registrar& Secretary to Council

Unilorin Radio volunteer organises training workshop for Mass Comm students By Oyindamola Ajayi training workshop has been organised for 100 Level Mass Communication students of the University of Ilorin as part of the measures to ensure that they gain practical experience, in order to get them market-ready upon completion of their studies. The training workshop, which was organised by a volunteer staff of Unilorin 89.3 FM Radio, Mr. Abdulamid Fakoya, was held penultimate Friday (May 13, 2016) at the Radio House Conference Room. In his opening address, the General Manager of Unilorin 8 9 . 3 F M , M r. A b d u l G a n i y u Durodola, urged the students to focus more on gaining practical knowledge on the course, while also taking advantage of the facilities available at the University to garner enough experience in their field of study. M r. D u r o d o l a f u r t h e r implored the students to wisely utilise their time at the training, adding that the aim of the workshop is to deliver a practical experience to assist the students understand better what they are being taught in class. In his own address, one of the

Resource persons at the workshop, Mr. Olusegun Alabi, highlighted the do's and don'ts of radio broadcasters and advised the students to focus on their career path from their early days in the University. Staff of the Unilorin FM radio, also charged the students on the importance of being up-to-date with news especially as communicators. He noted key areas the students should focus on if they desire to make a significant impact in radio broadcasting. In his own remarks, the organiser of the workshop, Mr. Abdulamid Fakoya, explained that the one-day training programme was designed to enable the students gain practical knowledge and experience on radio broadcasting. Mr. Fakoya, a Physics graduate of the University, noted that â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge is not only about what is leant in the classroom, but also what is learnt through practice because knowledge gained from practical experience is not easily forgottenâ&#x20AC;?. He emphasised that the workshop is to serve as an eye-opener for the students to put to practice

what they are being taught, adding that University education should be more than just class lectures and assignments, but should also include interactive sessions with professionals in the relevant fields of study. In her remarks, the Ag. Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. (Mrs.) Saudat Abdulbaqi, emphasized the importance of the training programme by encouraging the students to gather as much knowledge as possible as it is a great opportunity for them to experience what they are being taught in class. Dr. Abdulbaqi then thanked Mr. Fakoya for the initiative to organise the training programme, pointing out that it is important as students needed to understand how the transmission of radio signals from the studio to the receiver works. She added that the Department has a plan whereby students will take turns to go to the radio station to gain practical experience and urged the students to maximise the opportunity.

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UNILORIN WEEKLY FINANCIAL DIGEST SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT FOR THE PERIOD 13th to 19th May, 2016 RECEIPTS Academic Gown Others Order of Proceeding Fitness Scroll Student I.D. Card T/Shirt Overpayment Staff I.D. Card Inter University Transfer Payslip Clinical Registration Hire of Unilorin Property Change of Course Form Verification of Result Transcript Unilorin Property Management Board Late Screening Bandwidth Postgraduate School Application fees Postgraduate Tution fees Institute of Education Application fees Remedial School Acceptance payment Remedial School fees Charges Tender fees Contractor Registration Total Receipts for the period PAYMENTS: PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS: Allahu Lateef Nig Ltd Construction Water Pipeline Network between Main Campus and College of Health Science Cert 04 Wabsmart Global Concept Ltd Supply of two Decoders with External Antenna Pasekhame and Sons Repair of two main water supply pipeline Control valves Madrasat Mamzohiru-MULU Ltd Construction of football field Unilorin Folabi Karim General Enterprises Supply of Office Equipment to Central Research Laboratory Adebab Associates Consultancy fees on Construction of Block of Offices for Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences OTHER PAYMENTS: Purchase Advances Various Various DTA, Imprest, Refund E.T.C Akanbi-Ademola Hawwa Bolanle Staff Development Award Total TSA Charges TOTAL PAYMENTS FOR THE PERIOD

AMOUNT 5,000.00 1,000.00 7,000.00 6,000.00 4,500.00 6,200.00 2,700.00 33,550.00 3,800.00 350,000.00 2,100.00 6,000.00 38,320.00 560,000.00 6,500.00 195,000.00 16,900.00 41,500.00 28,000.00 7,975,000.00 58,100.00 2,325,000.00 1,420,000.00 26,535,600.00 50,000.00 11,000.00 ? 39,688,770.00

4,580,556.25 29,000.00 61,605.00 1,186,484.25 1,270,500.00 2,099,192.19 1,967,698.42 14,766,234.00 5,500,000.00 12,915.00 ? 31,474,185.11

Signed A.S. YUSUF, FCA Bursar

New Appointment Name Prof. (Mrs.) S.O. Malomo Dr. E.M. Osezua

11-15 Sept 2016

Department Biochemistry

Appointment Chairman, CBT Committee

Effective Date With immediate effect

Public Administration

Ag. Head

With immediate effect

Renewal of Appointment Name Prof. M.T. Bakare Odunola

Department Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

Dr. A.A. Baba

Industrial Chemistry

Appointment

Effective Date With retrospective effect from 12th April, 2016 Deputy Director, Central Research With retrospective Laboratories effect from 1st August, 2015 Head

Open Ph.D Thesis Defence S/N 1.

Name AKALONU, Raphael Onyechefule

Faculty/Department Statistics

Title “Hybrid Plan Designed as New Pension Plan for Nigeria”

Date & Time Monday, 6 th June, 2016.

Venue Department of Statistics Board Room

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28th Registry Seminar holds Wednesday

he 28 edition of the Registry Seminar Series will hold this th Wednesday (25 May, 2016) at the Basement of the University

Auditorium by 11.00a.m. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin by the Secretary, Registry Seminar Committee, Mr. M.

O. Adewuyi, urged all concerned to attend punctually.

Unilorin MSSN Jihad Week kicks off Wed

ctivities for this year's Jihad We e k o f t h e M u s l i m Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Unilorin Chapter kick off this Wednesday (May 25, 2016) with an Inter-Faculty Quiz Competition. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin indicated that other activities slated for the Jihad Week, themed “In the Haven of Light”, include Special Jumaat

Service on Friday, May 27, 2016; Secondary School Quiz Competition and Inter-University Oratory Contest on Saturday, May 28, 2016; a Lecture on “Global Topsy-Turvy: The Islamic Panacea” to be delivered by Ustaz Olodan on Tuesday, May 31, 2016; and another Lecture on “Marriage: The Monument in Disarray” to be delivered by Ustaz Luqman Idrees.

Other activities for the programme include a lecture on “The Custodians of Sunnah”, to be delivered by Ustaz Abdullah Jabata and another lecture on “Retracing the Missed Track”, to be delivered by Ustaz Sulayman Hamzah. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited.

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I am committed to fulfil my promise. I am committed to fulfilling my promise. It is high time we rescue all the Chibok girls. It is high time we rescued all the Chibok girls. Neither you nor I is to blame in this matter. Neither you nor I am to blame in this matter.

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Ø While speaking at the 3rd Biennial National Conference of the Centre for Ilorin Studies, University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has urged the Federal Government to make the study of History and Religious Studies compulsory in schools. (“Teaching of history, religious studies, solution to Boko Haram-VC”, Seven Days, Thursday, May 12, 2016, p.2) Ø In his remarks at the induction ceremony of the Batch B, 2016 medical graduates of the University of Ilorin, the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that the country needs more doctors to carter for its health challenges. (“Unilorin inducts 48 new doctors”, Seven Days, Thursday, May 12, 2016, p.10) Ø The University of Ilorin Zoo has been identified as one of the most interesting relaxation spots to visit in Ilorin. (“Unilorin Zoo”, Daily Trust, Saturday, May 14, 2016, p.20) Ø The University of Ilorin and a United States based company, Arrow Capital, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to build a $600 billion solar power plan in the institution. (“Unilorin partners US firm on 500mw solar project”, Vanguard, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.41; See also, “UNILORIN partners US firm to build N600bn solar power plant”, Today.ng Online, Friday, May 20, 2016; “Nigeria: U.S. Based Firm, Unilorin to Provide 500 Megawatts Solar Energy”, Vanguard Online, May 8, 2016; “Unilorin Signs MOU with U.S. Firm To Build N600bn Solar Power Plant”, Naija 247 news online; “US firm to build N600 billion solar energy plant at Unilorin”, Seven Days”, Thursday, May 19, 2016, pp.8-10) Ø While addressing participants at a breakfast meeting organised by a Non-Governmental Organisation, Kwara Developmental Advocacy Group, Dr. Abdulquadir Ibrahim Abikan of the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, has blamed the previous governments for reckless spending of the nation's wealth. (“Economic crises: Past govts not thinking about raining day-Varsity teacher”, The Herald, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.3) Ø While delivering the 162nd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Ilorin, entitled “Minimisation of Error: A Necessary Condition for Accuracy, Stability and Progress”, Prof. Raphael Babatunde Adeniyi of the Department of Mathematics, has called for proper monitoring of budged implementation to minimise the errors of corruption which have resulted to embezzlement among Nigerians. (“How to stabilise Nigerian economy-Don”, The Herald, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.15; See also, “Mathematician: Errors responsible for corruption, injustice in Nigeria”, National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.5; “Budget implementation: How to minimise corruption, by expert”, Blueprint, Monday,

May 16, 2016, p.9) Ø The Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Abdulwaheed Olatinwo, has described industrial strike action as criminal. (“Strike in health sector, crime against humanityUITH CMD”, National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.4) Ø A Senior lecturer in the University of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Jawondo, has paid tribute to the former Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin Branch, Late Dr. Saad Yusuf Omoiya. (“KWASU VC, Jawondo extol late Saad Omoiya's virtues”, National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.4) Ø In an opinion article, a public commentator, Joke Adeniyi, has reflected on the recent successful open heart surgery conducted by a team of consultants from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. (“UITH gives life to children with holes in the heart”, National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, pp. 18-19) Ø While receiving members of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative in Nigeria (MEPIN) in his office, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has disclosed that his institution will continue to shop for the best ideas in medical education. (“We give Nigeria best medical educationUNILORIN VC”, National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.20) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Minister of Communication, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Shittu, the Kwara State Governor, Dr. AbdulFatah Ahmed, a former Grand Kadi of Kwara State, Justice Idrees Haroon and Alatanda of Atanda in Ifelodun, Oba Abdulwahab Oyeyemi taken during a courtesy visit by the Minister to the Governor at Government House, Ilorin, has been published. (National Pilot, Monday, May 16, 2016, p.3) Ø The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has confirmed that the institution has expelled 108 fresh students for gaining admission through illegal means. (“UNILORIN expels 108 fresh students over fake results”, Daily Sun, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, p.12; See also, “UNILORIN expels 108 students”, The Punch, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, p.38; “Why we expelled 108 students, by UNILORIN VC”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, p.43; “Fake admission: Unilorin expels 108”, The Nation, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, p.42; “Unilorin axes 108 over fake admission”, The Herald, Wednesday, May 18, 2016, p.8; “UNILORIN axes 108 students over fake admission”, National Pilot, Thursday, May 19, 2016, p.8; “Fake Admission: Unilorin Expels 108 Fresh Students”, Bella naija online, Monday, May 16, 2016”, The Nation online, Tuesday, May 17, 2016; “Unilorin rusticates 108 fresh students”, Trailblazers Ng (blog) online, Monday, May 16, 2016;)

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May 23, 2016

Ø In his column, ''EDUPEACE'', the Director of the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin, Dr. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has reflected on the meaning of the word Character, while saying that when character crowns education, success is assured. (''Character is everything”, New Telegraph, Tuesday, May 17, 2016, p.36) Ø Three University of Ilorin students, Abdulfatai Sadiq, Abdurahman Abdurazak and Rahmatullahi Abdulwah, have been declared winners of all categories at the just concluded Al-Hikmah University annual inter-university Qur'an competition. (“Unilorin wins Alhikmah inter-varsity Quran recitation competition”. Daily Trust, Thursday, May 19, 2016, p.6; “UNILORIN win inter-university Qur’an recitation memorisation competition”, Preium Times online, Thursday, May 19, 2016) Ø The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has called on the African Universities to do better for the achievement of much needed bridging between theory and practice.

(“VC seeks stronger varsity-industry synegy”, National Mirror, Thursday, May 19, 2016, p.27) Ø A photograph of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, the Dean, Postgraduate School, Prof. Lanre Badmas Yusuf and Alhaji Sulyman Ahmed at the fidau of late Dr. Sa'ad Yusuf Omoiya, has been published. (National Pilot, Thursday, May19, 2016, p.21) Ø While speaking at the induction ceremony of the Union of Campus Journalist (UCJ), University of Ilorin chapter, the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences of the institution, Dr. L. A. Azeez, has stressed the importance of writing skills. (“Campus writers get new members”, The Nation, Thursday, May 19, 2016, p.26) In a feature article, a journalist, Adekunle Jimoh, has Ø reflected on the controversy surrounding the status of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ilorin chapter. (“A tale of two UNILORIN-ASUU factions”, The Nation, Thursday, May 19, 2016, pp.21-22

Akanji now Science Academy Fellow

Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Ilorin and current Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Prof. Musbau Adewunmi Akanji, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Science. Prof. Akanji was among the ten distinguished Nigerian Professors and the only Biochemist that were honoured at a colourful ceremony that took place penultimate Thursday

(May 12, 2016) at Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja. The citation of Prof. Akanji was remarkable for having supervised 16 doctoral theses, seven of whom are now Professors. The Award ceremony, which was presided over by the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, was preceded by a Lecture entitled “The Battle Against Transboundary Animal Diseases in Nigeria and some West

African Countries” delivered by Prof. Timothy Uzochukwu Obi of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia. Among those that attended the ceremony were the honoree's wife, Alhaja S. Akanji, Prof. H. O. B. Oloyede and Prof. M. T. Yakubu, both of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, as well as other invited personalities from FUT, Minna.

NUESA holds EPEX 2016

ll is now set for the staging of the 2016 edition of the Engineering Projects Exhibition (EPEX 2016) by the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students' Association (NUESA), University of Ilorin Chapter. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin by the Association indicated that the Exhibition will hold

on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the University Auditorium beginning from 10.00a.m. The programme is an annual contest that brings together the best engineering projects undertaken by undergraduate Engineering students of the various universities across the country. The exhibition is expected to stimulate the innovative and

technical skills among the Engineering students. The statement added that one of the major highlights of the event will be the launching of a magazine published by the Association, 'The Innovator'. Members of the University Community and the general public are cordially invited

CIE holds 7th International Students' Day

he Centre for International Education (CIE),th University of Ilorin, will hold the 7 edition of the International Students' Day this Monday (May 23, 2016) at the University Auditorium by 10,00a.m. A statement made available to Unilorin Bulletin by the Director of

CIE, Prof. Mohammad O. Ibrahim, disclosed that the topic of this year's event is “Internationalisation of Higher Education: Opportunities for African Students”. The statement added that the Guest Speaker is the Deputy Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Dr. Josephine

Ojiambo, while the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, will be the Chief Host. Members of the University community and the general public are cordially invited.

May 23, 2016

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Yet another giant leap!

espite the desperate plot by enemies of success to disrupt the steady strides of the University of Ilorin and probably obfuscate its well-acknowledged contributions to national development, the Better by far citadel remains undaunted and unwavering in its set target “to be an international Centre of Excellence in learning, research and service to humanity”. The University, under the ever-dynamic leadership of Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali (OON), again made a big catch on Friday, May 6, 2016 when it signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with an American company, Arrow Capital Nigeria Limited for the development of a 500megawatts (MW) Solar Farm on the University campus to produce solar-generated green energy for use by the University, as well as for sale to other electricity users in Kwara State and even beyond! According to the MoA, the $2.3 billion (about N600 billion) Solar Project “shall consist of the dedicated property, photo voltaic collectors and associated structures, wiring, converters, transformers, plumbing, access roads, buildings and open space”. At the MoA signing ceremony, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Arrow Capital, Mr. Brian A. Travis, said that the project would commence immediately and would be completed within five months. To be sure, this venture, on completion, will be another giant leap by the nation's number one University in its sustained efforts to advance the cause of national development. Not only would the project substantially contribute to the improvement of national electricity power generation and dustribution, as it would provide 10 per cent of Nigeria's total power need, it will also trigger off a series of multiplier upshots that would eventually launch the University and its environs into the orbit of frenzied economic activities. Like the proverbial sugar that effortlessly attracts a swarm of ants, the University of Ilorin will continue to attract the attention of all people of goodwill. This assertion would seem to have been corroborated by the Arrow Capital boss, Mr. Brian, when he disclosed his company's reason for citing the multi-billion naira project on the soil of the University. According to him, Unilorin was chosen for the project because of the legendary culture of excellence it had put in place coupled with its stable academic calendar in the last 16 years. This, he said, is a great assurance of security for the project. And of course, these two reasons, in addition to the centrality of the location of the University in the North Central Zone of the country, make it ideal to transmit power generated to Kano and Lagos. In his remarks at the MoA signing event, the ViceChancellor of the University, Prof. Ambali, described the project as an opportunity to contribute to the effort of the

Federal Government in terms of power generation and distribution. Prof. Ambali, who stated that the project would guarantee 24-hour power supply to the University, disclosed that since the University consumes only about 4 megawatts (MW) of electricity, the remaining would be sold to the nation. The visibly elated Vice-Chancellor disclosed that a solar panel assembly plant would also be built at the University as part of the project. Prof. Ambali said that the project would enhance the academic pursuits of the institution's Engineering students and their entrepreneurial skills, as it would provide a ready avenue for practical lessons for them. Before this multi-billion naira solar power project, the University of Ilorin had been in the news for its commitment to register its relevance in the nation's sustained efforts to overcome some developmental challenges. At its 247th meeting on June 30, 2015, the Senate of the University approved a proposal to establish a Centre for Renewable Energy. This was part of the University's contribution to the government's concerted effort to find a lasting solution to the nation's energy challenge that is fast assuming intractable dimensions. When established, the Unilorin Renewable Energy Centre (UREC) will conduct research and training that will enhance the development and application of renewable energy resources as important component of alternative energy sources that is desired for the realisation of a stable and reliable energy sector in the country. Above all, the centre will promote renewable energies development with the aim of making rural areas self-sufficient in energy and food production. At the same meeting, the University Senate also approved the establishment of a Laboratory to Industrial Product “LABTOP” Centre to create a link between the University and industry for the purpose of promoting wide knowledge and application of the outcomes of research with potential for industrial application. Also remarkable are the University's welldocumented giant strides in the area of advancing the vistas of the nation's revenue generation efforts. The University is already engaged in certain economic ventures that, at maturation, could directly enhance its internally generated revenue and, indirectly, boost the nation's economy. The Unilorin oil palm plantation, the Moringa plantation and the Moringa industry, the Jatropha plantation, the Teak plantation and other economic trees that are the wonderful initiatives of the University administration are some of the potential revenue earners that will, in due course, take Unilorin to greater heights.

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